It's Sew Easy
Old School, New Tools
From Sewing to Knitting, visit your local Library to discover new tools to streamline tasks or build your skills. In this series of classes, learn everything from basic sewing skills to how to design and create wearable technology.
Learn to Sew
Upcoming Events
North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Ever wanted to make your own custom clothes, home decor, costumes or accessories? Join us in this basic sewing class and learn about sewing safety, basic sewing machine skills and stitching seams.
Learn more>Sewing – Reusable Tote Bag (2-Parts)
Confident Beginner
North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Take the fashion world by storm! We will teach you everything you need to know to start sewing like a pro. Create a simple and easy tote bag perfect for shopping, the beach or running errands.
Learn more>Sewing: Kwik Serge a Hoodie (4-Part)
Advanced Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Make your own hoodie! We will teach you sewing techniques for finished seams using sergers. Experience with a serger is necessary to be successful. Students are required to bring fabric.
Learn more>Costura – Porta Cacerola (2 Partes) – Principiante Confiado
Sewing - Casserole Carrier (2 Parts) - Confident Beginner
North Orange Branch (North Orange - Computer Lab)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Un porta cacerolas es práctico cuando visitas a familiares o amigos y llevas algo de comida casera. Aprenda a acolchar de forma sencilla, hacer bucles y correas.
Learn more>Sewing – Men’s Button Down Shirt (5 Part)
Intermediate Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Create a fun sewing project. Learn to sew a shirt with collar, chest pocket, short sleeves and front button-down closure. Students are required to bring fabric.
Learn more>Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Come and sew at the Orlando Public Library and bring your sewing projects. All the tools are here for you. Participants are required to bring their own materials. Machine sewing skills are required.
Learn more>Sewing – Hogwart’s House Robes (5 Part)
Advanced Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
DId you get your letter to attend Hogwarts? Skip the long lines and high prices at the robe shops in Diagon Alley. Come make your own Hogwarts House robes. Students are required to bring materials.
Learn more>Sewing – Chef’s Apron (3-Part)
Beginner Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Perfect gift for the cook in your life. Learn to sew a Chef's Apron from start to finish using patterns, fabric and professional sewing machines.
Learn more>Sewing – Quilting Open Lab
Intermediate Level
Melrose Center (Fiber Arts Studio)
Event Categories: Life Skills; Maker/DIY
Work on Quilt Blocks that you have in progress, assemble quilt blocks and learn to piece them together, add batting, backing and binding. Students are required to bring materials and completed blocks.
Learn more>Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns (4-Part)
Daisies-A Yarnfiti Project
Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Learn to stitch using Sashiko hand sewing techniques. This Japanese hand sewing technique uses the simple running stitch to form geometric patterns.
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